Captain
Samuel Newman

Member since April 2019 Tampa, United States
Background
Captain Samuel Newman began fishing when he was only 3 years old, has been working on boats since he was 10, and became a deckhand at the age of 15. He moved down to Tampa from eastern Connecticut, got his captain’s license in 2017, and has been running charters since 2018. He specializes in catching Bull Redfish and other big trophy species, such as Goliath Grouper, Snook, Tarpon, and more! He loves his job because “there’s no greater feeling than helping someone catch their first monster fish and just making people happy.” It’s why he does what he does. Captain Sam invites you to join him on Baytime Charters and experience the thrill of a lifetime!
Techniques
Captain Sam will adapt to whatever type of fish is running but he particularly enjoys throwing live bait!

Hey, I'm Captain Samuel Newman

Tampa, United States
Background
Captain Samuel Newman began fishing when he was only 3 years old, has been working on boats since he was 10, and became a deckhand at the age of 15. He moved down to Tampa from eastern Connecticut, got his captain’s license in 2017, and has been running charters since 2018. He specializes in catching Bull Redfish and other big trophy species, such as Goliath Grouper, Snook, Tarpon, and more! He loves his job because “there’s no greater feeling than helping someone catch their first monster fish and just making people happy.” It’s why he does what he does. Captain Sam invites you to join him on Baytime Charters and experience the thrill of a lifetime!
Techniques
Captain Sam will adapt to whatever type of fish is running but he particularly enjoys throwing live bait!
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 254 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Doug D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Outstanding Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon on April 30, 2025
I took my nephew and his 10 year old son and we all had a great time and caught many fish. The captain was very informative....
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Aaron D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Sam is the Man!

VERIFIED   Full Day on November 9, 2024
Took up right out and put us on snook and Reds in only a handful of minutes. Right after that was trout and sharks, then back...
Aaron D. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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Travis S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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My kids and I had a great time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
Captain Sam knows how to get you on the fish. He kept all three of us in the water with fresh bait. We would love to go again...
Travis S. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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Enriquez P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome !!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 29, 2024
Captain Sam is a master of his passion.ย  Despite wimpy tides Captain Sam found the fish and we caught our limits of trout...
Enriquez P. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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Kim R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon on March 26, 2025
Sam was great. Caught the Florida slam!ย  He consistently put us on fish
Kim R. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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